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1)Comfort cravingsWith pretty, pastel floral wallpaper, framed doilies on the white brick walls and distressed furniture, the ambience of Grandmama's Cafe is meant to transport you to the English countryside. And it does a great job at that. The menu, however, is more diverse and seems to find place for everything from Spanish patatas bravas and Italian pasta with pesto to the very desi rajma chawal and chicken tariwala.

Clearly inspired by homemade food of grandmothers of the world, the restaurant cum all-day cafe seems to be trying hard to offer comfort food to patrons of every palate. The shawarma, served curiously on a miniature bicycle, does not score too high in terms of flavour. Their Italian fare, whether it is a pizza, pasta or risotto is a much safer bet. But remember not to expect gourmet food; the four-cheese pizza is disappointingly loaded with processed cheese. Deliciously creamy and packed with flavour, the sundried tomato risotto and Grandmama's Homemade Ravioli- pasta stuffed with pumpkin and sage served in a dill and cream cheese sauce-are both huge successes.

Considering the management is the same as that of Pritam, an old Dadar favourite, it is safe to assume that the Indian food on offer is good. The chicken tariwala does not fail the Pritam name. The cold sweet lime juice with mint leaves and refreshing bits of zest is a great way to wash down the food. But it is their teas that really are must-tries, especially the wonderfully aromatic Mandarin orange and jasmine green tea. Meal for two Rs 600 At Shop 5, Near Swaminarayan Mandir, Pritam Estate, Dadar East Tel 33126045

By Moeena Halim

2) No filter, more flavourThe country's first ever unfiltered wine, Misfit from Myra Vineyards, is now being served in Mumbai. Managing director of Myra Ajay Shetty's love affair with wines began during his days as a banker in Hong Kong and later in the USA . Returning to the country, he set up Myra Vineyards in 2013, and has since been on a mission to bring forth a variety of wines in the country.

Most recently with the launch of their latest varietal, Misfit, he was able to introduce the country to its first unfiltered wine. The limited edition wine, matured in French oak for 18 months, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. While this is the first of its kind in India, unfiltered wine is relatively rare to find in any case, says sommelier Nikhil Agarwal. "The reason is mostly cosmetic. The problem is with crystallisation of tartrates; people think that it affects the taste of the wine. But it doesn't. In red wine, it is acceptable," he adds. Tasting unfiltered wine gives people the opportunity to discover every nuance of the wine.

"Filtration strips rob the wine of delicate aromas and flavours, which sometimes producers want to showcase. If we want to ensure that nothing is lost, creating a wine that is unfiltered is the answer. I'm partial to good wine and thereby any process that allows that is good," says Agarwal. Available exclusively at the Taj Mahal Palace in the city, profits from the sales of Misfit will go towards charity. At The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder Cost Rs 1,500 per 750 ml bottle Tel 66653366

By Moeena Halim

3)Vintage ReelDecember 19 to January 12

Revisit the golden age of Hindi cinema with vintage photographs by JH Thakker, founder of the iconic India Photo Studio. Many of the photographs will be on display for the first time. At Kamalnayan Bajaj Special Exhibition Gallery, The Dr Bhau Daji Lad City Museum Tel 22023626 Timings 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Struggling for space? Pratyush Jalan, who set up Box My Space a few months ago, might have the solution for you. His online valet storage service allows customers to have the items they want stored to be picked up and delivered to their doorstep at their convenience. Items can be stored in secure boxes or in larger spaces for a certain period. "The idea is to declutter your house. Most Indians are hoarders and anything they will want to use even a year down the line will get stored," says Jalan. Box My Space makes a list of the items in the box, a photo is taken to maintain a visual catalogue, and then the box is sealed in front of the customer to ensure security. "We've seen books being stored in the boxes. One customer stored his grandfather's meswak and other belongings of sentimental value," says Jalan. The website allows a virtual tour of their 15,000 sq ft facility, which now has over 100 space units. "The metrics pointed to urbanisation, migration population. The best way to test drive the idea was to start with Mumbai," says the 27-year-old. Now with the help of seed funding, he has managed to take the services to Pune and Bangalore too. Website boxmyspace.com Tel 7666842727 Cost Rs 199 per box per month

By Moeena Halim

6) Camping and carnivalDecember 17 to 20The scenic Aamby Valley is all set to play host to one of the country's largest camping music festivals, Bacardi's Enchanted Valley Carnival. Featuring artists from across the globe, the festival's headlining acts include Tiesto and Fatboy Slim. Other interesting names include Oliver Heldens, Alex Morph, Shpongle, Noisecontrollers, Dzeko & Torres, Dubfire and Far East Movement. Heldens, who has been creating ripples with his Bunny Dance, is making his maiden trip to the country. Indian artists include Arjun Vagale, Lost Stories, Nucleya and Zaeden. The festival arena will have four stages featuring different genres of music. There will also be live and experimental music where bands will play before festival hours. Apart from booking a tent at the Enchanted Village, you can also bring your own tent. Tickets Rs 3,999 onwards At Aamby Valley City Website evc.co.in

7) Three shortsDecember 16

Three short documentary films that look at issues of caste, sexual choices and rural paddy farmer will be screened in the city as part of NCPA's Reality Check series- Theyyam Saga, directed by Vaibhav Jadhav; My Sacred Glass Bowl, directed by Priya Thuvassery, and Nenmaanikkam (Golden Grain), a Malyalam film with Hindi subtitles. Tickets Free entry, admission on first-come-first-served basis At Little Theater, NCPA tel 66223737 Timings 6.30 p.m.

8) Ode to the MahatmaDecember 27Directed by Manoj Shah and written by Ishan Doshi and Satya Mehta, Mohan's Masala: Recipe for Making a 'Mahatma' tells the story of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi before he became the Mahatma. The play brings to fore the story of the scared and innocent little Mohandas, who got lost in the enormous shadow of the Mahatma. Tickets Rs 300 onwards at Experimental Theatre, NCPA tel 66223737 Timings 7.00 p.m.

9) Souza in the cityJanuary 1 to 11

Fifty works of the late Francis Newton Souza, one of the founders of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group, are being exhibited in Mumbai. Born in Goa, Souza found great acclaim overseas spending much of his time in London and New York. Nicholai Sachdev, owner of Gallery 7 in Kala Ghoda, has painstakingly curated fifty exquisite works by the artist, each of which comes with all the provenance and original paperwork in place. At Gallery 7, G 3, Ground Floor, Oricon House, 12/14 Rampart Row, K Dubash Road, Kala Ghoda Tel 2222183996, 2222189520 Timings 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

10) Youth expressJanuary 9 (last date to register December 25)Enabling young changemakers to engage with corporate leaders and diplomats, the United Nations Youth Changemakers Conclave has been organised by the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan. Due to security regulations, the organisers are limiting the attendance to the first 500 to sign up. So don't miss out. register youngchangemakersconclave. in At Naval Lawns, Colaba

11) Cosplay and comic booksDecember 19 to 20The fifth edition of the Mumbai Film and Comic Convention brings Sylvester Mccoy, best known for playing the seventh incarnation of Doctor Who and Wizard Radagast in The Hobbit. Cost Rs 350 per day or Rs 550 for a two-day pass At Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon Timings 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

12) The history of healingJanuary 12 to March 28

Tabiyat: Medicine and Healing in India explores the history and modern practice of sustaining human health in India. The exhibits includes a wide array of antiquities and contemporary materials including sculptures, clothing, textiles, decorative wrestling clubs, manuscripts, intimate personal items such as combs and foot scrubbers, medical instruments, domestic utensils, oil paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, plaques and board games (including a snakes and ladders board from the late 18th century). Through the display of these items, visitors are taken through four generic locations- The Shrine, to encounter the role of spiritual belief in healing; The Home, examining lifecycle and the family as the key transmitter of values and practical knowledge for living well and living long; The Street, charting public health, the hidden histories of health commerce and cultural practices such as chewing paan; and The Clinic, treating India as a key site in world history for enquiry into the nature of body and mind. At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)

13) Singh alongDecember 19Arijit Singh has been singing his way into the hearts of people with his sonorous renditions of ballads including the current hit Gerua from Dilwale. Accompanied by the Grand Symphony Orchestra, which includes 45 musicians from across the world, the scale is bigger and the stakes are higher as tickets go as high as Rs 52,000! At DY Patil Stadium, Sion-Panvel Express Highway, Nerul, Navi Mumbai Tel 27731545 Timings 5.00 p.m. Tickets bookmyshow.com

14) Girls just want to have funDecember 29

A moving portrait of the adventures of an all-girl gang in a rough Parisian neighbourhood, Girlhood features a great soundtrack-watch out for the free-spirited dancing to Rihanna's Diamonds-and fantastic performances by its young cast led by Karidja Toure. At Deepak Cinema, Lower Parel Timings 7.00 p.m.

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